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Vulnerability Assessment Details

Malformed RPC Packet patch

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Acertains whether the hotfix Q272303 is installed

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

Summary :

It is possible to crash the remote host

Description :

The hotfix for the 'Malformed RPC Packet' problem has
not been applied.

This vulnerability permits a malicious user, to cause
a denial of service against this host.

Solution :

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms00-066.mspx

Network Security Threat Level:

Medium / CVSS Base Score : 5
(AV:R/AC:L/Au:NR/C:N/A:C/I:N/B:A)

Networks Security ID: 1304

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2000 Renaud Deraison

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